#bobby soa

“Sophia hasn’t stopped talking about her since you guys went to visit her last week. You’re not a bad friend. You just have a lot on your mind.” Jax laughs.

“Kelsey wants to meet you.” I say, looking up at him from my spot at the breakfast nook.

“She’d hate me. All your friends do.”

“Kels is different. She already likes you. She saw the difference in Sophia.”

“Why does she like me? I’m just trying to know what to expect.”

“Expect a lot of flirting.” I laugh.

“She’s one of those.” Jax says.

“She is, and if you flirt back, you’re grounded.” I joke. “She doesn’t actually mean anything by it, she just likes to joke with people. Hell she will flirt with me, she always does.”

“That I have to see.” Jax says, smirking at me.

“Oh you will. Don’t mind if she grabs my ass a lot.”

“When is she coming around?”

“Whenever I tell her to.” I laugh. “Oh my god! I just thought of something!”

“Tonight is fine. What are you thinking about!”

“Her and Juice would be perfect together! We should introduce them!”

“I thought she was bi, but more into girls.”

“Nah, apparently this week she’s more into dudes. She switches up a lot.” I laugh.

“I’ll call Juice, you call Kelsey.”

“Break!” I laugh at my horrible sports lingo.

“You always were bad at sports. I remember when you came with a French fry in your hair that one day because you hid in the cafeteria.”

“Actually, I was thrown in the trash that day. It had nothing to do with sports.” I laugh.

“Why didn’t you tell me that?” Jax asks.

“I didn’t feel the need to. I was handling it.”

“I could’ve helped you.” He says, putting one hand over mine.

“Jax, I didn’t even know what had happened until Franklin, the janitor, pulled me out of the trash can and gave me one of his little suit things he wears.”

“I mean, if you were bullied I could have made them stop.”

“We don’t have to worry about it anymore, Jax. That’s how I met Kelsey.”

“She helped you?” Jax asks, confused.

“Believe it or not, I took care of it myself.”

“What did you do?” Jax laughs.

“I hit a kid, in the face, with a hardcover textbook, that I borrowed from Kelsey. I then joined her in detention.” I laugh.

“Badass.”

“You know it, baby.” I smack his ass, making my way to the coffee pot.

“Do you think Sophia is adjusting well to first grade? I know she and Tommy are still together, but she’s been having a hard time making friends.”

“Jax, she had a hard time making friends when she first started Kindergarten, give it a little time. It’s only her second day.” I sigh, hugging him before going back over to my wedding planner book.

“What colors are you thinking?”

“Well, traditional white dress, roses and sunflowers for the bouquet.”

“Why sunflowers?” Jax asks.

“Because they are my favorite flower, Jax.” I deadpan.

“What about Sophia? I feel like we need to honor her in some sort of way.”

“Jax, she’s the flower girl, her dress has purple in it.”

“I just hope she’s happy.” Jax says, smiling at me.

“Will you stop worrying?” I sigh, rolling my eyes.

“I’m a dad, I worry. I can’t help it.” Jax replies.

“I know. I remember over the summer when Tommy came to play. We now have an open door policy, that I didn’t know about until Sophia came into our bathroom when I was taking a shower to let me know I couldn’t have the door closed. Or when she opened the door to our room while we were having sex because you told her if a boy and a girl are in the same room the door has to be open.”

“That was a hard thing to explain.”

“What was it you told her we were doing, Jax?”

“Wrestling and it made it super fucking awkward when she asked to join.” Jax shudders.

“That is why we nipped that problem in the bud by having them play in the downstairs playroom.” I Iaugh.

“That’s why I got a camera put in there, so I could watch, but not linger. She yelled at me.”

“They are 6 Jax, calm your shit.” I laugh.

“She’s my baby. Remember what we did when you were 6?”

“Yeah, we poured water on everyone’s bike seats. If I remember right, you got in trouble because I would never do such a thing. And I told my dad you did it.”

“Yeah I did. Oh babe! I made plans for your birthday!” Jax exclaims, changing the subject.

“I don’t celebrate my birthday, Jax. You know that.”

“Well, you do this year. It’ll just be the two of us though.”

“Birthday sex?” I ask, smirking.

“Oh for sure. After your party at the clubhouse.” Jax laughs as my face falls.

“I hate parties, and surprises, and birthdays.” I complain.

“I know that’s why I’m telling you now, so it’s not a surprise.” Jax smirks.

“It’s still a party.” I sigh.

“But there’s sex after.”

“Better be some damn good sex.” I mumble.

“Oh, baby. I won’t disappoint. I bought some stuff for the occasion.” Jax winks.

“What did you get?” I question.

“That’s a secret.”

“Are you gonna make me cum until I cry again, Jax? I was in pain for days after that.”

“Nah, no pain. Promise.” Jax laughs. “Can’t promise you won’t cum multiple times though, darlin’.”

“As long as it’s not one right after the other I’ll be fine.” I laugh.

“Hmmm I don’t know, guess we will see Friday.” Jax remarks. “Go call Kelsey.”

“Yes, sir.” I salute, picking up the phone and dialing Kelsey’s number.

“Hey babe!” Kelsey yells from the other line.

“Hey! So I was thinking, you should come over and hangout with Jax and I. He’s home for the day and I know you aren’t working, lazy.”

“I’d love to!” Kelsey exclaims. “I got an invite to your party Friday!”

“Yeah, I found out about it today. I don’t approve.” I groan.

“Of course you don’t. You hate your birthday.” She laughs.

“You are planning on being there, right?” I ask.

“I wouldn’t miss it for the world. Remember when I flew to New York for your birthday? Or all those times in Hershey? I haven’t missed one since we’ve been friends, and I’m not gonna miss one until I am dead.”

“Oh my god! You should just come stay with us this week! We have the spare bedroom set up! You can help Gemma, Lyla and I with wedding planning!”

“You forgot about me, didn’t you?” Kelsey asks, feigning hurt. “I thought we were best friends. I let you hit someone with my book!”

“I’m so sorry! I’ve just been so stressed with the expansion and moving and Sophia starting 1st grade and Abel’s birthday coming up. It’s insane around here.”

“I’m giving you shit, Ari. I know you have a lot going on. Sophia is getting so big. She’s married, in first grade, he got her a cute little ring, she is totally relationship goals. You and Jax are endgame though.”

“Oh god, don’t say that in front of Jax, he will have a conniption. He still doesn’t want her playing with Tommy!” I laugh.

“Did she walk in on you and Jax? She said something to me about you two wrestling and not letting her join, and that doors have to stay open when boys and girls are in the same room. I did that to my parents once, they hated me. I did it every night, so they started sleeping with the door open and would just have sex when I was at school.”

“You and Sophia are just the same. I swear, Jax and I never get to have sex. If it’s not Sophia busting in, Abel is crying. I’m seriously going insane with withdrawal.” I laugh.

“She learned from the best. Make Jax give you a quicky while Soph is at school and Abel is napping.”

“Oh. I didn’t think of that.”

“Nope. I bet you didn’t. Trust me, it’ll work. Or ride his thigh, I bet he’d be into that. It’s like sex, but you get release, and he gets to watch!”

“Kelsey!” I yell, blush rising up my neck.

“What, I’m trying to help you enhance your sex life.”

“I don’t need to thigh ride my fiancé to enhance our sex life.” I laugh, not noticing Jax coming into the room.

“Don’t knock it ‘til you try it. I bet you’d both enjoy it. And it can look innocent, in case Sophia walks in.”

“Ohhhh that would be fun to try!” Jax yells, in my ear. I jerk, nearly throwing my phone.

“Jaaaaaaax! What the actual fuck are you doing?”

“Scared ya.” Jax laughs, tickling my sides. “We should for sure try that. Tell her I said thanks for the tip.”

“Welcome!” Kelsey yells over the line. “Alright, well I’m gonna get off of here and pack a bag. I’ll see you later. Love you! Don’t have too much fun.”

“You can stay in the guest room.”

“I know, maybe Sophia will bother me tonight, and you guys can try to have a little fun, if ya know what I mean.”

“Love ya!” I laugh, hanging up on her. “You scared the hell outta me, Jax.”

“You guys always talk about sex?” Jax laughs, kissing my neck.

“Sometimes we talk about makeup trends, the Kardashians, naked pillow fights.”

“You know, Kelsey is coming to stay with us, we could try out that threesome while she’s here.” Jax laughs.

“Not with Sophia here. Imagine her walking in on that.”

“Baby, we are kid free Friday. I already worked it out.” Jax kisses my neck.

“That was supposed to be our time.” I sigh.

“Birthday sex!” Jax says, in a sing song voice.

“You can bring it up to Kels because I’m not. She’s filthy, god only knows what she’d say.” I laugh.

“Wasn’t she like, the goth kid in school?”

“Yeah, she isn’t anymore though.”

“Her purple hair was pretty cool though. And all those piercings, I’ll never get it.”

“It was! She still has some of them, got rid of most though. She has blond hair now.”

“Does she? Imagine how those are gonna feel, babe.” Jax says.

“I’m sure the tongue ring would feel quite interesting.” I laugh.

“She has a tongue ring?”

“Yeah, it’s feels really weird when she kisses you.”

“Imagine how it would feel on your clit.” Jax says, realization hitting him. “Wait! You guys have kissed?”

“Of course we have.” I laugh.

“And you didn’t tell me?”

“You didn’t ask.” I smirk, shrugging my shoulders.

“I am now.”

“It was during spin the bottle, it landed on a guy, but he didn’t want to kiss her, so I did. I didn’t want her to feel left out of the game.”

“You’re a Saint.”

“She’s a good kisser. She was my first kiss.”

“You told me I was your first.” Jax pouts.

“You were. My first MALE kiss.”

“You liar!”Jax exclaims, feigning anger.

“Jax, it was literally nothing. We were just friends. I didn’t want her to feel left out of the game because of Michael Ingleson not wanting to kiss her.”

“I know, I just wanted to see you sweat.” He laughs.

“You’re an asshole.” I say, pushing him away from me.

“I’m your asshole.” He laughs.

“Unfortunately.”

“Do you trust Kelsey?” Jax asks.

“With my life. She’s always been there when I needed her. She went to New York with me when I ran from here. She was with me until I got with Darren and we moved in together, then she came home because her grandpa got sick.”

“Is that why Sophia loves her? Because she was always there?”

“Yep. She was with us until Sophia was 3 when we moved in with Darren.”

“I’m glad Sophia had good people in her life.”

“Kelsey’s good people.”

“Then I trust you. The same way you trusted me about Chucky.”

“She’s a gross bitch, she will for sure hit on you and make inappropriate comments, not in front of the kids of course, but she will bring up our sex life any chance she gets. She thinks it’s funny when I blush.”

“I think it’s cute when you blush.” Jax says, kissing my cheek.

“Ugh! The both of you suck.”

“You don’t!” Jax laughs.

“Hey! I do too! Just not often.” I laugh.

“I can’t even get it on my birthday.”

“Don’t you lie. You would have gotten it on your birthday if you hadn’t told Sophia about the open door policy, and then got too drunk to get hard after your party.”

“I’m sorry.”

“Don’t be. Now, drop ya pants.”

“Right now?”

“I don’t see any kids around, do you?”

“Oh fuck yes!” Jax yells, yanking his pants down, struggling with his belt, before getting them around his ankles.

“Damn, can you move any quicker?” I joke, taking him in my hand loosely, taking him into my mouth.

“Fuck.” Jax moans.

“Hey! Y’all home? Clay sent me over. Said you had the day off, but he needed the keys you took home yesterday!” Chibs yells, stomping through the house, stopping in the kitchen when he spots us. “Oh. Sorry to interrupt, Jackie Boy, I can wait in the other room.” Chibs laughs.

“Fuck!” Jax yells, pulling away and pulling his pants up. “No, that’s okay, you already ruined the moment.”

“Sorry. How ya doing lass?” Chibs asks, as I get up off my knees.

“Good! Jax told me he caught you coloring with Sophia the other day. In her princess coloring book.”

“She alway’ begs me to help ‘er color.” He laughs. “I don’ mind doing it.”

“She beg you to braid her hair too? Or do you just do it?

“No, I just miss doing it with my daughter.”

“She likes when you color with her. You don’t get upset when she goes outside the lines. None of you guys do. Darren used to get so mad when she colored outside the lines. One time, he broke her crayons because she just went a little bit over the line.”

“Well he was an arsehole.” Chibs says.

“Here’s the keys, now get out.” Jax tosses the keys at him.

“Nah, Jax. Let him stick around a bit, Sophia would love to see her uncle Chibs when she gets home.”

“Fine.” Jax sighs.

“Great! Got any food, lass?” Chibs asks, taking off his kutte, draping it over a chair at the table.

“In the fridge.”

“Tell me more about this Darren bloke. He sounds lika real piece a work. Can I eat this pie?”

“Yeah, and there isn’t much to tell. He was an abusive asshole who treated Soph and I like shit.”

“Ya aren’t shite lass, neither of ya. His Ma and Da mus’ nota taugh’ ‘im how to treat a lass.”

“I met his mom several times. She was disapproving, because I already had a kid. He tried so hard to get Sophia to call him daddy, but she just wouldn’t. Eat slower, you’re gonna choke.”

“Good riddance.” Chibs replies, continuing to shovel pie into his mouth.

“Slow down, I don’t feel like having to save your life.”

“I’m no’ gon’ choke, I’m Scottish, we don’t die eating, we die drinking.”

“Well, okay then.”

“Did his mom not like Sophia?”

“No she did, she just hated that she wasn’t grandma Lacey. She was just Miss Lacey. She never liked me, though. I had a baby that wasn’t her sons, I weighed too much, I didn’t eat enough, I ate too much, I spent more time at work than with Darren, Sophia’s dad wasn’t around, I got pregnant at 18, I didn’t do the dishes right, I don’t cook the right foods for her son, I refused to stay home with kids because I was starting a business, you name it and she hated me for it.”

“We don’t hate you. We love you, and Sophia. But sometimes our love for Jax is questionable.”

“That hurts my heart, Chibs.” Jax says, holding his chest.

“Chibs, when you finish your pie, would you like to come with me to pick up Sophia?”

“Fuck yes!” He says, putting down the half eaten pie, standing up, and wiping his hands on his pants.

“Great! Jax, you keeping Abel or want me to take him?”

“I’ll keep him. We’ll have some man time, right buddy?” Jax asks, tickling Abel’s tummy causing his to laugh. “When will Kelsey be here?”

“Before dinner. I’m not going to tell Sophia, we will let Kelsey surprise her.”

“Oh she will be surprised alright.” Jax says.

“Alright, love you! See ya in a bit.” I smile, kissing him and Abel on the forehead.

“Love you too!” Jax says, holding Abel up and using his hand to wave to us.

“See ya, Jackie Boy!” Chibs laughs, poking Abel’s tummy.

“Bye Uncle Chibs.” Jax says, holding Abel in front of him and talking in a deep baby voice.

“Mommy! Uncle Chibs!” Sophia yells, running over to us with Tommy following behind her.

“Lassie!” Chibs says, picking her up and spinning her around.

“Mommy, Tommy and I want a baby.”

“Take that up with your daddy. Tommy, do you need a ride home?” I ask him, he nods his head yes. “Come on, we will give you a ride.”

“Daddy!!!” Sophia says, walking in the door.

“My baby girl! How was school?” Jax asks, picking up Sophia.

“Good. Can Tommy and I have a baby?” Sophia asks Jax.

“Um… I-I… I don’t know sweetheart.”

“Can I have some of that pie?” Sophia asks, looking at Chibs, shoveling the last half of the pie into his mouth.

“Of course.” Chibs says. Jax puts her down and she runs over to where he’s sitting and climbs into his lap, grabbing the fork that was too big for her, and taking a too big bite.

“This is really good pie.” Sophia says, taking another bite.

“Chibs, will you watch her while Ari and I talk in the other room?”

“Aye.” He says, proudly looking down at her.

“They want a baby?” Jax asks, freaking out.

“Jax, they’re kids. We will just get her another doll and they could name it something Alvarez, boom, parents.”

“I’m still not sold on this Tommy boy.” Jax says, grabbing my hand, and bringing it up to kiss it.

“Jax, Tommy isn’t going to hurt her. He told her he loved her when we dropped him off, and they hugged. They hugged Jax, that is something that Sophia rarely did except to you, me, Kelsey, Clay, Gemma, and her uncles. She used to hate hugs, she wasn’t used to being hugged by people her age. Jax, you have been a part of that.”

“She never hugged?”

“Not if it wasn’t me or Kelsey. You, and your mom, and Clay, and SAMCRO have helped her come out of her shell. The pieces are coming together, Jax, just like you said.”

“I’m still not convinced that all of your pieces, or hers, are back together.” Jax said, looking into my eyes, putting his hand on the back of my neck and pulling me into him. “I’m gonna make sure she grows up knowing how she should be treated.”

“Jax-”

“No. She deserves to know that she’s a princess. And the be treated as less than that, is absolutely unacceptable. I will not let her get hurt, not the way you got hurt. And I will NEVER let you get hurt like that again.” Jax says.

“Jax none of these guys will ever let us get hurt. If anyone hurts Sophia, Happy would probably kill them. It’s clear he cares about her, all of these guys do.”

“I just want you both to feel safe, protected, loved.” Jax says, wrapping his other arm around me to hold me closer. “I’m trying my best here, to help you both, but Darren hasn’t made it easy.”

“You are helping us, Jax. Love is something that Sophia has only ever gotten from me, and now she has a wild, crazy family, full of people who would hurt anyone who looks at her wrong.”

“You better believe it.” Jax replies, kissing my head.

“I do.” I smile, pulling his face down to meet mine.

“Mommy.” Sophia says, coming into the room.

“Yeah, baby?” I ask, pulling away from Jax.

“We ran out of pie.” Sophia says, giggling and running back to the kitchen. “Uncle Chibs, will you help me with my homework?”

“Of course I will, Lassy.” Chibs replies, pulling her up into his lap.

“Thank you!” She says, getting it out of her backpack and setting it on the table.

“Ah, shapes.”

“Yeah, I have to name them. Please help.”

“Okay, we got this.” Chibs responds, going into an explanation about what they all are.

“I know this one! It’s a stop sign!”

“It’s called an octagon, lassy.”

“But it’s shaped like a stop sign! And this one,” She says pointing to the triangle, “is a boat sail.”

“These shapes are what they base those items on. The octagon has 8 sides just like an octopus has 8 legs. A triangle is the shape the boat sail is based on. Triangles have 3 sides.

“Really? So this 4 sided one isn’t a car?” Sophia asks.

“Nope, it’s a square.”

“But this other one has 4 sides too, but some are longer.” She sighs. “I don’t get this shit, Uncle Chibs.”

“Hey! Watch your mouth!” Chibs exclaims.

“I can’t see my mouth Uncle Chibs!”

“Touche.”

“Alright, Chibs, wanna stay for dinner or you got other plans?” I ask, coming into the kitchen.

“I’ll stay, help the girl with her shapes.”

“Appreciate it. Jax and I were going to go to the store. You good staying with her?” I ask.

“Yeah, looks like there’s some coloring in the other side, I can help her with that.”

“Any dessert requests, I was going to make chicken tetrazzini?”

“PIE!” Sophia squeales, cutting off Chibs.

“Pie, the lass took the words right outta my mouth.”

“Alright, we will be back soon. Any alcohol requests Chibs?”

“Whiskey, please lass.”

“Mommy, can I have alcohol too? I want whiskey too.” Sophia says, clapping her hands.

“No, you can’t have any. You are too young.” I laugh, kissing her head and kissing Chibs cheek.

“Jax, you ready?” I yell, going over to the fridge and adding whiskey and pie to our list.

“Yeah! Coming!” Jax replies, bounding down the stairs, Abel in his arms. “Someone decided to poop his pants.” Jax replies, tickling Abel’s tummy as he laughs.

“Did you poop on daddy?” I ask, laughing, pinching his little cheeks. He coos, reaching out for me.

“Okay, we will be back. Thanks for watching her Chibs.” Jax says, grabbing his Kutte from the coat rack.

“No problem, Jackie Boy.”

“Okay, we need to get chicken.” I say, looking over the list. Jax and I make our way to the meat department.

“How many pounds, baby?” Jax asks, looking over the chicken, Abel still in his arms.

“Umm, well, we are cooking for 5, get 3 pounds.” I reply, leaning over his shoulder.

“Jax?” A voice from behind us asks. We turn around, Jax’s jaw tightening, he clutches Abel a bit tighter.

“Wendy.” Jax growls.

“Wendy?” I ask, confused, before it clicks. I stare between the two, my mouth gaping, not really knowing what to say.

“Hi, you must be Ariana.” Wendy says, holding her hand out to me. I look to Jax, trying to figure out what to do, he continues to glare at her so she drops her hand. “He’s getting so big.”

“Yeah, he is, he’s healthy now, thanks to you.” Jax growls. Abel sensing the tension reaches out for me.

“Ma-ma.” Abel says, reaching out for me.

“Oh my god!” I exclaim, taking him from Jax as he continues to chant Mama, he buries his head in my neck when I take him. “He said his first word!”

“I can’t believe he said it!” Jax eclaims, completely forgetting about Wendy still standing there.  “I love you!”

“I love you too!” I laugh, hugging Abel a bit tighter. Wendy clears her throat.

“I’ll let you two be. Congratulations on his first words and the engagement. I wish you both the best.” Wendy says, turning to leave, tears in her eyes.

“I can’t believe that just happened!” Jax eclaims, pulling me in for  a kiss.

“I feel kind of bad that it happened in front of Wendy. She looked so upset.” I reply, pulling away from the kiss.

“Who cares, she doesn’t deserve to even see him.” Jax responds, his jaw tightening.

“She’s his mother Jax. No matter what happened.” I reply.

“You’re his mother, you are all he knows. He is better off without her. I’m glad he said that in front her, she needs to know someone else is taking better care of him than she ever could.” Jax says, grabbing my hand, leaning down to kiss me one more time. “Let’s get this shopping done and get home to Phia. We need chicken, right?”

“Yeah, 3 pounds.” I reply, looking in the direction Wendy disappeared to.

“We’re home!” I yell, carrying Abel in and sitting his carseat down, Jax trailing behind me with the groceries. “MOMMY!!!” Sophia yells, skidding into the kitchen. “You didn’t tell me Aunt Kelsey was coming to stay with us!”

“Surprise!” I yell, laughing. Kelsey comes trailing into the room talking to Chibs, once she spots me she runs over throwing herself at me.

“I’ve missed you!” She exclaims. I hug her back just as tight.

“I’ve missed you too! I’m so happy you are here!” I squeal, pulling apart she turns her attention to Jax.

“It’s nice to meet ya.” Jax says, holding out his hand, she smacks his hand away, laughing at the look on his face as she pulls him in for a hug.

“I’m a hugger, and it’s nice to finally meet you as well.” She pulls out of the hug. “The Scott wouldn’t let me in.”

“Sorry, Lass, can’t let strangers into the house.” Chibs laughs.

“Do I LOOK like a stranger now, Mr. Scotsman?”

“Well, after Sophia yelled your name and I recognized it, you didn’t.” Chibs laughs. Kelsey shakes her head, smile on her face as she notices Abel, looking up at her from his carseat.

“Oh my gosh! He’s so cute! You’re so cute. Yes you are.” Kelsey coos. Abel giggles, smiling up at her with a toothless smile.

“He said his first word today!” Jax exclaims

“I’m always a stranger with this one. I’m surprised she let me stay.” Kelsey says, turning toward me and cocking her head to one side. “I’m so proud of him!!! What was it?  Because Sophia’s first word was cookie, and I take credit for that. ”

“It was Mama!” Jax exclaims as Abel starts saying mama again.

“That’s so cute!” Kelsey gushes, tickling his little feet. “Can I hold him?”

“Of course.” Jax and I respond at the same time. Kelsey takes him out as he coos.

“It’s official, I want a baby now. I remember when Sophia was this little. Gah, I loved her so much, I still do!”

“I want a baby too!” Sophia yells running over to Kelsey.

“Well, have you and Tommy talked about having kids?”

“KELSEY! DON’T ENCOURAGE HER!” I yell, smacking her arm.

“All I’m saying is that maybe if Tommy isn’t a good dad, she should find out now and not later.”

“They are 6! I swear you and Jax act like they are adults already!”

“You didn’t play mom and dad when you were 6?” Kelsey asks.

“No! I played guns.” I reply.

“I did too. With my brother. He hated me. Probably because he could never find me, hiding in the bush and taking him out.” Kelsey said, with tears coming to her eyes.

“Hey, no sad talk, missy.” I respond, shaking my finger at her.

“I just miss him. He was my best friend, Ari.”

“Soph, why don’t you go play.” I say, pointing to the living room.

“I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have said anything in front of her. I wasn’t thinking.” Kelsey said, handing Abel back and wiping her tears.

“It’s fine, babe. The anniversary is coming up. I understand.” I reply, handing Abel off to Jax and pulling her into a hug.

“Tuesday. It should’ve been me, Ari. He wanted me, and Bobby just put himself in front of me.”

“Hey, shut that shit up right now! You know that isn’t true. Bobby made that choice because he loved you. Don’t ever say that it should have been you. He made his decision.”

“Tell that to my dad. He thinks I did it, I made him get in front of me. I wanted him to live, I tried to save him.” She cries.

“I know, babe, your dad is a fucking cunt. Now, cheer up and we will talk about this later! I know a little miss who is super excited you are here.” I reply, wiping her tears.

“Can I go wipe my face, I don’t think Sophia needs to be asking questions?”

“Bathroom is down the hall and to the left.” I reply.

“Thank you, Ari. You’re my best friend.” Kelsey says, giving me a hug and walking down the hall.

“Mommy, what happened to Aunt Kelsey’s brother?”  

“Nothing that you need to worry about doll, so go play!” I shoo her off.

“Is he on vacation?”

“Sophia. I said go play.”

“I want to know why aunt Kelsey was crying.”

“Sophia! GO PLAY OR YOU WILL GO TO YOUR ROOM!”

“Stop being mean!” Sophia yells, running to her room.

“Don’t yell at your mother!” Jax yells after her.

“What did I miss?” Kelsey says, coming back into the room.

“Sophia not listening.” I sigh, moving to unload to groceries.

“Can I go talk to her?”

“Not right now. She’s in trouble.” I reply.

“Ari, please? Remember when she was little and wouldn’t talk to you, so you made me do it?”

“No! Geeze can anyone around here listen to anything I say!” I yell.

“I can leave if that would make your life easier.” Kelsey yells back.

“Oh god not the guilt trip BS. I’ll be in our room, Jax.” I reply, pushing my way past them and going upstairs.

“Fine, bye.” Kelsey says, picking up her keys and walking out the door.

“Don’t let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.” I snap, continuing up the stairs.

“Shit. What do I do?” Jax asks Chibs looking between the two directions the two women went.

“I’ll go talk to Kelsey.” Chibs says, walking out the door.

“Ari, can I come in?” Jax asks, knocking on the door.

“I don’t know, can you Jax? You live here too, don't you? I snap at him.

“Hey, don’t get an attitude with me missy.” Jax responds, holding his hands up and joining me on the bed.

“I’m sorry, Jax. I forgot about it being this close to her brothers death. Did she leave yet?”

“Chibs went to talk to her.”

“I need to apologize. I just get so mad, everyone always undermines everything I say or argues with me. I’m so sick of it.”

“Baby, she helped raise Sophia years ago, she was probably just trying to help.”

“I don’t care if she is trying to help. I said no and she should have left it at that. I’m Sophia’s mother, what I say goes.”

“I agree, but you did snap at Sophia without much warning.”

“Sophia needs to stop back talking.”

“You didn’t have to snap at Kelsey either.”

“If you are going to take her side then get out. I need some time alone.”

“I’m not taking anyone’s side here babe. But it sounds like she’s leaving, if you want to apologize, you might be missing your chance.

“Let her leave.” I snap.

“She’s your best friend, you really want it to end like this? Jax asks.

“No, what I really want is her to not undermine me but she always does it. This little spat isn’t going to end our friendship.”

“Do you know that? Are you sure?”

“Yes, no doubt in my mind.”

“I’m gonna go talk to Chibs, see what he found out.”

“Go.” I wave him off, tucking myself into the cover, content to just stay here the rest of the night.

“Hey.” Chibs says when Jax gets downstairs.

“Did she leave?”

“Yes. She said have Ariana call her when she isn’t being an insufferable cunt. Her words not mine.” Chibs laughs. “What did Ariana say?”

“That I might be the one making dinner, and in that case, we are having cereal.”

“We can wash it down with whiskey. Should we go get Sophia?”

“No, leave it to Ariana. She feels like everyone always undermines her authority when it comes to raising Sophia. If we let her out of the room, Ari is gonna be pissed at me, and I want to get laid.” Jax laughs.

“What kind o’ cereal do ya got, Jackie Boy?”

“Cookie crunch, Cheerios, Corn Flakes, Cap’n Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, and I’m not sure what else.”

“I’ll take the Cocoa Puffs.” Chibs says.

“I ain’t your maid. I’ll get the milk, you get the cereal.” Jax laughs.

“I’m just saying, there may not be any left. I’ve only had pie today.”

“Eh, Sophia is the only one that eats it.”

“I’ll buy more.” Chibs says.

“Don’t worry about it man, Sophia is getting tired of it. You can finish it.” Jax replies, sitting the milk on the table.

“Thanks, Jackie.” Chibs says, opening the box and pouring milk into the bag.

“Wanna watch TV?” Jax asks, pouring his bowl of Cookie Crunch.

“Got the good shows? Crime shows?” Chibs asks.

“Probably.” Jax responds, grabbing glasses for the whiskey.

“Good. Once ya get hooked, it’s hard to stop.”

“Ari watches serial killer shows. She loves the ID channel.”

“Me too! Ya got it? On your box thing with the shows?”

“If we didn’t she’d kill me.” Jax laughs.

“I’d help.” Chibs laughs.

“Wanna watch the Killer Kids one?” Jax asks, sitting on the couch, grabbing the remote.

“There’s a new one out about Ted Bundy.”

“Ted Bundy it is.” Jax responds, looking through the channels.

“I told you, a good one.” Chibs says once it ends.

“But he killed all those people.”

“Yeah, but his story is cool.” Chibs responds, drinking the rest of his glass.

“Didn’t he have kids?” Jax asks. “I couldn’t imagine having kids and killing people for a living.”

“Me ‘either, Jackie.”

“I’m gonna go check on Ari, will you check on Sophia? Just make sure she’s still okay in there.”

“Aye.”

“Thanks, brother.” Jax says, carrying Abel up to his room.

“Hey babe,” Jax says, walking into our room. “I fed Chibs, but Sophia was still in her room. How do you want to handle that?”

“I don’t care. You can handle it.” I respond, waving him off.

“Baby, don’t be like this. I thought about what you said, and you were right, I do undermine you, and I’m sorry. What do you want to do about Sophia?”

“She needs to be grounded. She needs to stop back talking and throwing a fit.”

“You need to eat, darlin’.” Jax says, sitting down next to me.

“Not hungry.”

“You can fool other people, but not me. Now get your cute ass downstairs and eat something.”

“Fine, wanna smoke a joint with me? I need to relax.” I reply.

“Should Sophia eat too?” Jax asks

“Yes. You get her food and then come get me. If I see her, she is going to act like an ass, and I don’t want to yell at her again.”

“I’ll have Chibs do it, we can go out on the balcony and light it up.” Jax responds, standing up and making his way to the door.

“Great, I get to roll, you can’t roll for shit.”

“Okay, you roll some and I’ll go talk to Chibs. Save some for him.” Jax replies.

“I don’t know, maybe.” I reply in a teasing tone.

“We just won’t tell him we are going to smoke. I need to go talk to Sophia and let her know she’s grounded.”

“Good plan. Jax, she’s never been grounded. Explain what that means. Tell her that she can’t see you at work for a week, no TV, no hanging out with Tommy, and in bed by 7 for the week.”

“I’ll let her know.” Jax replies, shutting the door.

“Jax, I rolled 3.” I say as he walks back in. “How’d it go with Sophia?”

“She threw another fit. I told her I’d add on another week and if she didn’t stop with the fits. She then proceeded to throw another one, so now she’s grounded for 2 weeks. I went ahead and fed her because she wouldn’t stop screaming, and I didn’t want to put Chibs through that. I sent him on home, and Sophia is in bed. I don’t know what her deal has been lately.” Jax responds, taking off his shirt and unbuttoning his pants.

“Why are you stripping?” I ask, laughing.

“Because I want to.”

“Maybe I want to as well?”

“Do it.” Jax laughs. “The kids are in bed so we can walk around the house naked if we wanted to.”

“Maybe I will walk around the house naked.” I laugh, getting up off the bed and taking Jax’s shirt off, leaving me in just my panties.

“Let’s light that.” Jax says, pointing to the joints I left on the desk.

“Outside. We don’t want the house to smell like weed.” I laugh, making my way to the balcony.

“You are going out topless?” Jax asks. “You’re going to be cold, what if someone sees you?”

“Well, I guess you better come on and keep me warm.” I laugh, lighting the joint and taking a long drag. Jax plops down on the patio chair and pulls me into his lap.

“What do you think Sophia’s issue is lately?” Jax asks, taking the joint from me and taking a long hit.

“I think it’s that she is finally comfortable enough to know that if she acts up she isn’t going to be beaten or locked in the bathroom.”

“Well, it’s good that she is feeling more comfortable, but she needs to stop with the fits.” Jax laughs.

“I know, she’s been doing this to me every day. When I took her with me to the store the other day, she literally threw a fit and starting hitting me and throwing herself down because I wouldn’t let her get a toy. I had Phil take her out to the car because she wouldn’t calm down. I can’t deal with her attitude anymore. She does it more when you aren’t around. That’s why I snapped at her.” I say, taking the joint from him.

“We need to have a talk with her about her fits. She shouldn’t be treating you like that.”

“I know Jax. This is just the most stability she’s had in a while.”

“Nothing is going to change about that but she needs to stop treating you like shit.” Jax says, taking a drag before putting out the completely smoked joint, reaching out to get another and lighting it.

“She’s never gonna believe that. The reason we moved around so much was because when people started to see the bruises Darren would leave we would have to move. I know she shouldn’t act like this, Jax, but I’m scared she’s gonna think we have to leave again.”

“We just need to keep telling her that she isn’t going anywhere.”

“She’s 6, Jax. She freaked out starting full day school because she thought we were going to leave her and not come back.”

“And by instilling that she isn’t going anywhere we will help her.”

“You’re right. I just hope I didn’t fuck her up. I think we need to start punishing her more too. She needs to learn she can’t act like an asshole and expect to not get in trouble.”

“There’s only so much we can do babe, she’s 6. And I’m not about to try taking Hank away from her again. I grabbed him because he was about to fall, she looked like she was about to punch me.”

“I’m not saying we need to take Hank. I’m saying that we need to punish her consistently so that she doesn’t think we are going to keep giving in.” I say, puffing on the joint.

“I agree. I also think you should call Kelsey, see if she’s okay. She seemed pretty upset.”

“We’ve already been texting Jax. She’s fine. She went to Chibs. I think something is going to happen there!” I laugh.

“He let a girl in his place without him? That’s never happened before.” Jax exclaim, his eyes wide.

“Yep. Apparently when they went outside he was really sweet and told her should couldn’t drive that far with it being dark and her being upset, so he gave her his key and the address.”

“He’s right though.”

“He needs somebody Jax, you can tell he’s down. I see the way he looks at us when we are all together as a family, he’s sad. I think that has something to do with why he always wants to stay as late as possible.”

“You think he wants a family?” Jax asks

“Yes, I do. He loves kids and he doesn’t get to see his daughter.”

“He told you about his daughter?” Jax asks incredulously.

“Yes, and about Jimmy O.”

“He hasn’t even fully told me the story. Do you hang out without telling me?”

“It’s because Sophia asked about his scars and when she fell asleep he told me the full story. And yeah, we hangout a lot. He goes to the store with me, we get coffee, and when Gemma has Abel and Sophia we get actual drinks.”

“I thought Phil went to the store with you?” Jax asks.

“He does when I have Sophia, but I normally go with Chibs during the day when I just have Abel. We have fun together.”

“He’s spending more time with my old lady than I am.”

“Maybe Kelsey can keep him company, and you can keep me company more during the day.” I wink at him.

“I think can find some good ways to keep you company while Abel is napping.” Jax smirks, biting my neck.

“Is that so? If I’d known that I could just call you and get laid I would have been doing it more often. You’ve been slackin’.” I laugh, lighting up the last joint.

“Oh baby, if you ever want laid call me or just show up and make me go to the dorm with you. I like it when you’re demanding.” Jax purrs.

“Well, can I call you now?” I ask innocence on my face.

“No, you gotta get some food in you first. Can’t have you wasting away.” Jax laughs at the crestfallen look on my face.

“Trust me missing a few meals will be good for me.” I murmur, making a move to get up.

“What’s that supposed to mean?” Jax asks, kissing my neck and wrapping his arms tighter around me stopping me from getting up.

“It means that I’m fat and I can stand to lose a couple pounds.” I laugh.

“Baby, you aren’t fat. You are gorgeous and I fucking love your curves. Literally feel me, I’m hard as fuck.” Jax laughs, thrusting his hips up a bit.

“I can.” I reply, grinding down on him with a smile.

“You want the D you gotta eat.”

“Well, then get your ass up and come eat an omelet with me.”

“You’re making omelets.” Jax asks, standing up with me in his arms.

“Did you want something else?”

“No, I fucking love your omelets!” Jax exclaims, rushing back into our bedroom and towards the door.

“So does you stomach. I swear you could eat 7.”

“You betchya.” Jax laughs.

“I need a shirt, Jax.”

“No you don’t, remember we can walk around naked because the kids are sleeping. Plus, nudity is alright. Gotta teach the kids to be okay with their bodies.”

“What if they wake up, you can’t keep your ass quiet.”

“They aren’t going to get up and if they do oh well. We are wearing underwear.”

“True. Take me to the kitchen peasant.” I laugh. He sits me down before turning away from me and squatting down.

“Hop on.” Jax says, glancing over his shoulder at me.

“Yes! I love piggyback rides!” I laugh, wrapping my legs tightly around him.

“You and Sophia both.”

“Fuck yeah! Go!” I laugh.

“What is it Sophia says?”

“Onward, Noble Steed!”

“You taught her that shit, I remember you saying that to  me and Opie all the time when we gave you piggyback rides.” Jax laughs.

“You loved it then, and you love it now.”

“Fuck yeah I do!” He replies, running to the stairs.

“Yeah!”

“Can’t do that at grandmas house!”

“Fine! You promise I can have siblings?” Sophia asks, holding out her pinky.

“Yes, Sophia. And they can watch Hank while you play, just like Abel does.” I say, wrapping her pinky with mine.

“What are my two favorite girls talking about?” Jax asks, walking in holding Abel.

“Mommy is giving me more siblings!!!” Sophia says, running to Jax and hugging his legs.

“She is, is she?” Jax asks, eying me.

“Not quite yet. But I was explaining to Soph that we needed our own place in order to have more babies.”

“Mommy. How are babies made?” Sophia asks, eyes full of curiosity.

“That’s a discussion for when you’re older, Phia.” Jax says.

“Ugh. I always have to be older!” Sophia whines.

“Baby you will be there soon enough.”

“I’m 6 mom! How old do I have to be for you to start telling me things?”

“14.”

“That’s so far away.”

“No it’s not. Only 8 years.” Jax laughs.

“Do you like your room, Sophia? Or did you want the other one?” I ask her, watching her look around, at a bedroom that’s finally hers.

“I like this one.” Sophia smiles, hopping on her princess bed.

“It needs more princesses!” Sophia says. “And more family pictures. I want one of all of us.”

“Okay baby. We will get it just how you like it this week. Now, daddy and I need to go finish the master. You are going to go back to Gemma’s and we are going to stay in our new house tonight.” I say.

“When can I bring Hank to see it?”

“Tonight, Phia.” Jax smiles.

“I get to stay here tonight? Forever?”

“Yep, we all are! We are moving in!”

“All I have are clothes and stuffed animals, can I get more stuff?!!!!” Sophia asks, with excitement in her eyes.

“You can get whatever your little heart desires, within reason.” Jax says.

“Yay!”

“What do you want first, Sophia?” Jax asks.

“Shelves. For all my stuffed animals!”

“We already hung something to put your animals in.” I say, motioning to the corner hanging hammock.

“I thought that was for decoration. Like Darren used to do.”

“No baby, your stuffed animals go in it.”

“Hank is gonna be so happy! He doesn’t have to bunk with Miley the Lion. She keeps trying to eat him.” Sophia says, giggling, proud of how much she’s learned in school.

“Good!” I laugh.

“Then can I get new shoes?”

“We can see if Grandma wants to help you pick some out.” Jax says, picking Sophia up.

“I want mommy to help me. She always helps me pick my shoes.”

“Mommy and I have to finish our room so we can stay here tonight.” Jax says.

“It has to be mommy! Mommy ALWAYS helps me pick my shoes.”

“Okay, we will go tomorrow. Can you go with grandma to her house?” I say.

“Yeah! Hank is gonna be so happy to be here! We are finally gonna be able to build a fort! Hank always wanted one.”

“I’ll help you, Sophia. Another day.” Jax says, setting Sophia back down on the floor.

“Okay, Daddy!” She yells, running out to find Gemma.

“I think she’s gonna like it here.” I say, wrapping my arms around him.

“Me too.” Jax says, kissing my head. “A part of me wants her to let go of everything Darren did to her, but I know, she’s programmed like that. I just… I just don’t want her thinking that’s how it’s gonna be here.”

“I know Jax. The pieces are slowly getting put back together. Before you know it, she’s gonna spill fruit punch on the table and not try to run away.”

“I hope so.” Jax replies, nuzzling my neck.

“You were able to catch her, and soothe her. That’s more than anyone could have done in that situation, Jax. Slowly, you’re correcting everything he did to her.” I said.

“I love you.” Jax said, kissing my neck.

“I love you too, Jax.”

“Now, let's go finish the master.”

“We can christen it before we get the kids later.” I laugh.

“I like the way you think, baby.” Jax laughs, planting one more kiss on my neck before pulling away.

“Okay, there! It’s finished!” I exclaim, finishing fixing the new comforter on our new king sized bed.

“Why did you get taupe? The black one was fine. And why do we need so many damn pillows?”

“Jax, I eat cookies in bed. I have to conceal the crumbs somehow.” I laugh. “I’m surprised you know the word taupe, Jax. As for the pillows, it’s for decoration.”

“Baby, I’m full of surprises.” Jax smirks, finishing hanging the curtains on the window seat bay window.

“Yeah, you are.” I smile.

“Remind me later that we need to get some non stick pads for the kids bathroom.” Jax says.

“It’s already on my list, baby.”

“That’s why you’re the greatest.” He says, coming over to me.

“Kiss me, Jax.”

“My pleasure.” Jax smirks, dipping me and planting a kiss on my lips before pulling me back up.

“Wanna try out the new shower?” I ask, tugging on his hair as I pull back from the kiss.

“Is that even a question.” Jax laughs, picking me up and rushing to the master bath.

“I love you, Jax. So damn much.” I say, as he sets me down.

“I love you, Ari.” Jax smiles, leaning back in for another kiss, pulling me against him. I pull away and turn on the shower before beginning to strip.

“You just gonna stand there and watch me or are ya gonna join me?” I ask, throwing my pants at him as I step into the shower.

“I’m gonna join you.” He says, stripping down, and stepping into the shower behind me. “If I ever say  no to that offer, shoot me.” He jokes.

“This shower is so roomy!” I laugh.

“And it has this nice bench I can lean you over.” Jax smirks.

“I like the 2 shower heads.”

“Me too.” Jax smirks, wrapping his arms around me, rubbing against my ass.

“I like that too.” I laugh, grinding back against him causing him to groan.

“What else do you like, darlin’?”

“Hmmm…. I like it when you get down on your knees for me.” I smirk.

“You want me to eat your pussy?”

“Yes.”

“Better fucking believe I will. And after you cum, I’m gonna bend you over and fuck you until you cry.”

“Sure you aren’t going to have another malfunction?” I laugh.

“I’m not gonna have another malfunction, because I’m in charge this time.”

“Fine, but no spanking, at least not like last time.”

“No. You’re going to cum until you cry. No punishments.”

“Then eat my pussy already, Jax.”

“Careful what you wish for.” Jax responds, pushing me against the wall of the shower, the cold causing me to flinch when it comes in contact with my flushed skin. Jax gives me no time to adjust as he goes to his knees, and throws one of my legs over his shoulder, I tangle my hands in his hair to keep my balance.

“Jax please!” I beg as he kisses around where I want him.

“Please what, Ari? Use your words.” Jax smirks.

“Please make me cum with your mouth.” I beg, giving in. Jax attaches his lips to my clit before I can even take a breath, sucking hard, and biting down a bit. “Jax!” I moan, throwing my head back, thumping the shower wall.

“Mmmhhh, you taste good baby.” Jax groans against me, the vibrations causing me to clench my thighs tighter around his head.

“Fuck!” I moan, as he slides a finger into my warmth, curling it, and rubbing against my G spot, his tongue still at my clit. He adds another finger, sucking at my clit a bit harder. I feel myself getting closer to the edge, the coil in my stomach near breaking point.

“Oh my god, Jax!” I moan, cumming. Jax gives me no time to recover as he starts thrusting his fingers faster and sucking harder. I shudder, still not down from my other high as another one hits. I grind my hips down on his face, as I let out a moan that sounds more like a scream. Jax not giving up, determined to make me cum until I cry, keeps thrusting and sucking.

“Jax! Oh god, please!” I scream, pulling his hair, my hips grinding at their own accord.

“Please what, babe?” He pulls away from my clit, rubbing it with his thumb while he looks up at me.

“Please don’t stop!”

“You don’t have to tell me twice.” He attaches his mouth back onto my clit and adds a third finger.

“Oh god!” I moan, the stretching almost painful, but the pleasure too much to ignore.

“You gonna cum for me?” Jax asks, I answer him with a scream, as I come around his fingers.

“Good girl. Got anymore?” He looks up at me, that smirk plastered to his face.

“I can’t feel my legs.” I pant, Jax grabs my other leg, wrapping it over his shoulders. The only thing holding me up is the shower wall and Jax.

“I told you, you’re gonna cum until you cry.” He replies, thrusting his fingers, making sure to curl them up and hit my G spot, he rubs my clit vigorously with his free hand, looking up at me.

“Jaaaaaaaaaxx!!!” I pant.

“Tell me what you want, baby. You gotta use your words.”

“Pl-please!” I stutter, pulling his hair harder.

“Please what? That doesn’t tell me what you want? That just tells me you’re begging for it.”

“I need your mouth!”

“Where?” He asks, that smirk even more prominent.

“Around my clit! Please, Jax!”

“Good job.” He says, before returning his mouth to my clit after he took his hand away. His other hand still pumping. I come twice more, the feeling almost painful now. I push his head away.

“I told you what was gonna happen, babe. You’re gonna cum until you cry. I know it’s uncomfortable, but I’m in charge, and you’ll feel better once you do.” My words fail me, my whole body wired tight. I let out a small whimper as he attaches his lips again. “I know you got some more in there.”

“I-I can’t.”

“You can babe. Just relax. You’re focusing too much on trying to actually do it. Once you clear your mind, it’ll happen. Let’s try again. We can’t stop until you cry.” I take his advice, trying to relax.

“J-Jax.” I whisper. I feel the coil tightening but this time it’s different. It’s more intense than the other times. I squeeze my thighs together around his head and grind against his face.

“Let go, baby.” Jax says, and I do. I let out a cry, gushing around his fingers, my head thrown back, no sound coming out, my entire body trembling as the strongest orgasm I’ve ever had hits. “Good girl. Let it all out.” I feel myself gush again, as his fingers keep pumping, his thumb brushing my clit with each thrust.

“Stop!” I cry.

“You good.” He asks, looking up at me, his hand still.

“N-no! I-it’s too much. I-I need you t-to stop.” I cry out.

“Okay. If that’s what you want.” He says and he slowly pulls his hand away, trying not to cause me any more pain. “Told you I could do it though.” He says, once he stands up.

“I can’t feel my legs. I can’t stand.” I murmur, body completely spent.

“You’re welcome.” Jax says, smiling proudly as he guides my body to sit on the bench in the shower. “Think ya got it in ya to let me fuck you?”

“If you can do it with me riding you. I can’t stand, Jax.”

“I’ll do all the work, darlin’.” Jax smirks, picking me up and sitting down with me in his lap.

“If that’s the case, I think I can manage.” I respond, he guides himself into me causing me to moan out, still too sensitive.

“You like that babe? You good? Want me to wait?”

“Go slow, for now anyways. I need to adjust.”

“Baby, I can go slow.” He says, holding onto my hips, and leaning into my neck.

“Jax!” I moan, as he bites my neck, grinding his hips into mine a bit.

“What?”

“Don’t stop.”

“You want me to keep going? You like being fucked by your old man in the shower?” Jax askes, picking up the pace a little more.

“Yes!” I moan, clenching my thighs around his hips, and grinding my clit against his pelvis bone.

“Want me to rub that for ya?”

“Yes!”

“Ain’t gotta tell me twice.” He says, moving a hand to my clit and rubbing in fast circles.

“Fuck!” I moan, throwing my head back, my hips moving against his hand, my pussy clenching around him.

“You like this, don’t you? Feeling overstimulated, having me in control?”

“Yes, baby! Please don’t stop.” I cry, tears rolling down my cheeks at the pleasure pain.

“Baby, I don’t plan on stopping, quite yet. You still gotta cum.”

“Harder!”

“Your wish is my command.” He says, quickening his pace, and rubs my clit faster.

“Oh god, oh god, oh god, oh fuck!”

“Cum for me baby.” Jax moans, his hips losing the rhythm, his thrust speeding up and becoming sloppy. I let out a cry as he bites down on my neck, his fingers not stopping on my clit. I feel myself gush around him, some of it dripping down onto his thighs. He lets go and cums inside of me, his hot seed spurting deep inside of me setting off another orgasm.

“Damn baby, you squirted 3 times. I didn’t even know you could squirt.” Jax laughs, pushing my wet hair out of my face.

“I didn’t know I could either.” I sigh, nuzzling into him, feeling exhausted and sore. “I don’t think I’m going to be able to walk at all tomorrow. My clit is so sore.”

“We still have to go to Walmart, and get Sophia moved in tonight. You can sleep all day tomorrow.”

“Nah, I’m going to sleep now.” I sigh, resting my head on his shoulder. “Walmart can wait until tomorrow and we basically have all of Sophia’s stuff here. She just needs Hank. Abel’s stuff is all ready too.”

“Well, we do have a few hours until Gemma is supposed to bring Sophia. Wanna go cuddle under the covers until we have to put clothes on?” Jax suggest, rubbing my back.

“We should probably finish showering off first. I have cum on my legs and I’m pretty sure you do to.” I mumble.

“You just sit here, I’ll clean you off, and then we can go cuddle. Sound good?”

“You’re the best, baby.” I sigh.

“Nah, that’s you. I’m just okay.”

“I don’t even have the energy to argue with you.” I murmur.

“That’s a first.”

“Hush. Help me clean off and take me to bed. I’m tired!” I whine.

“I can do that! Anything else, Your Royal Highness?”

“I need water!”

“Drink the shower water. Just stick your head under the shower head.”

“Ewwww no! It’s not the same. You aren’t supposed to drink shower water, Jax.”

“I used to do it all the time when I was a kid.”

“Yet you wouldn’t drink water that came out of the bathroom sink.”

“Hey that’s different.” Jax huffs, taking the loofah and lathering it up with soap. He rubs it gently against my thighs and nether regions before using the removable shower head to rinse me off.

“Mmmmmm. I don’t like that.”

“Almost done.” Jax replies, finishing rinsing off my legs.

“I’m too sensitive.” I grumble, squeezing my thighs together, instantly regretting it as it puts too much pressure on my clit.

“I’m sorry, darlin’. I didn’t think it would actually hurt. I thought you’d enjoy it.”

“I did! But now I’m sore. Just too much stimulation. Clits are sensitive, ya know.” I reply, running my fingers through his wet hair.

“Nah. I missed that day of 6th grade.”

“I think I came 7 times.”

“New record. I lost count, I was trying to pleasure you and I got a bit carried away. I didn’t mean to over work you babe.” He shuts off the water, stepping out of the shower to get us both towels before coming back and wrapping me in a big, fuzzy, white bath towel and carrying me to the bed.

“I love you, Jax.” I hum as I cuddle into him, completely spent and ready for a nap.

“I love you too, Ari.” I doze off wrapped in his arms.

I wake to my phone ringing on the bedside table.

“Hello.” I rasp, still tired from how many time a came earlier.

“Hey! You guys ready for me to bring the kids over?” Gemma asks. “You okay? You sound kind of off.”

“Yeah! Sorry, we fell asleep.” I reply, shaking Jax.

“What?” Jax mumbles, wrapping himself around me.

“The kids.” I whisper.

“Well, if y’all are ready, I’ll bring them over. Want me to feed Soph first?”

“That would be great, Gem. Thank you!” I reply, hanging up.

“Jax, we gotta get up. The kids will be here soon.” I whisper, kissing him.

“I don’t wanna.” Jax mumbles against my lips.

“Hey, I’m still exhausted too but we have kids to take care of.” I laugh, running my hands through his hair.

“How ya feelin’?” Jax asks, untangling himself from me and moving to stand up.

“Sore as fuck but good.” I laugh, throwing the blankets off.

“My job is done.” Jax says.

“Haha you are so funny.” I laugh, my legs trembling a bit as I stand up.

“The funniest. You love me.” Jax says, also standing, gathering his clothes.

“Yeah, I do.” I smile, wrapping my arms around him and kissing him.

“Let’s get outta here before my mom finds us.”

“Ugh. Do we have to?” I whine, clinging to him.

“Yes. We have children to take care of, remember.”

“Fine, Fine. I’m getting dressed.” I laugh, pushing him away and making my to the closet where my clothes are set up, Jax smacking my ass as I go. “Hey, hands to yourself.”

“I don’t want to keep my hands to myself.” Jax laughs, pulling on his jeans.

“Alright, I’m going to go get some food before the kids come home. Phil stocked the kitchen with the list I gave him, right?” I ask, pulling on my shirt as I walk out of the walk-in closet.

“Sure did, babe. Whatchya makin’?” Jax asks, following me down the stairs, to the kitchen.

“Grilled cheese?” I ask, walking into the spacious kitchen, with stainless steel appliance, a breakfast nook, and a massive island.

“Hell yes!” Jax exclaims, sitting at the bar.

“Get your ass up and help me.” I laugh, smacking him with the hand towel.

“Rude!” Jax exclaims, rubbing his arm where the towel connected. He stands up and goes to the fridge getting out butter and cheese, and making his way over to me where I have the bread.

“Butter the bread.” I tell him, reaching above the island to get a pan to cook the grilled cheese in.

“Yes, ma’am.” Jax smirks, buttering the bread I laid out.

“Do you want tomato soup?” I ask, wrapping my arms around his waist.

“Nah, ramen like we used to do?” Jax asks.

“Yes!” I yell, looking around the cabinets for ramen. “We need to rearrange the kitchen. I don’t know what Phil was thinking when he put this stuff up for us.”

“We can do it later after the kids are in bed.” Jax responds, moving past me to put the butter back in the fridge. “Why do fridges need to be so big?”

“So they can hold all the food. Leftovers, Jax.”

“Yeah, but this fridge is so weird. I mean it’s glass and has a freaking electronic screen.” Jax replies.

“You’ll still probably stand there with the door open, trying to figure out what you want to eat. Even though you can see it. The electronic part helps us keep a grocery list. It’s a hell of a lot more convenient. It keeps track of what we run out of for us.”

“That’s what dry erase boards are for. Next you’re gonna have this connected to our iHome. The fridge is gonna play music.”

“Hush. I missed my one in Hershey so I wanted another. It actually can play music if we tell it to.”

“Fridge! Play music!”

“It doesn’t work like that, baby.” I laugh, flipping the grilled cheese.

“You said “if we tell it too,” I told it too. “Oh, so Bluetooth. You can see the grocery list on your phone too?

“Yep! So if I tell you to get groceries you will know what we need because we will have had the fridge keep track. You just mark it when you finish something and it adds it to the list.”

“Sweet!” Jax exclaims, messing with the fridge. “Hey, look, baby.”

“I love you too, you dork!” I laugh, turning around to read his I love you he wrote on the fridge screen.

“Hey!” Gemma yells, walking in through the backdoor.

“Hi mommy! Daddy! I missed you guys!” Sophia yells, rushing into the kitchen.

“Hi baby! Did you have fun with grandma Gemma?”

“Yeah! I’m going to miss living with her and papa.” Sophia mumbles. “We forgot Hank! I can’t live here without him! Grandma, we gotta go back!” Sophia yells, tears coming to her eyes.

“Hey, baby, it’s okay. We can go get him. It’s alright baby girl.” Jax says, pulling her into his arms, she buries her face in his neck as she cries. I come over to them, wrapping my arms around them both. Sophia cries softly in Jax’s neck.

“Baby, what’s wrong?” I ask, rubbing her back.

“I-I do-don’t want t-to l-leave G-Grandma.” She cries, her sobs filling the room.

“Baby, we aren’t leaving. Grandma lives 10 minutes away, it’s okay baby. You can see her and papa whenever you want.”

“Are w-we going t-to l-leave da-Daddy? I do-don’t want t-to l-leave h-him.”

“Baby, this is our forever home. We aren’t going anywhere. Daddy and I are going to get married, give you a sibling, and raise you, Abel, and any other kids we have, here in this house. This is our home now baby.”

“P-promise?” She hiccups, staring at me with her red rimmed eyes, tears still streaming down her face.

“I promise.”

“How about we call papa and see if he can bring Hank?” Jax says, looking down at Sophia while she rubs her eyes.

“Please.” Sophia hiccups, her sobs subsiding. “Make sure he buckles him in. He could get hurt.”

“I’ll let him know, darlin’.” Jax says, setting her back down in the floor, but keeping her wrapped in the hug.

“I want to go cuddle with grandma.” She says, pushing him away, and runs out of the room, looking for Gemma.

“I think she purposefully left Hank.” I say, going back over to the grilled cheese, flipping them before they burn.

“I’ll go call Clay.” Jax said, kissing my cheek before walking outside. I finish the grilled cheese, turning off the stove and plating the food. I grab the two plates walking over to the breakfast nook before I go get the ramen.

“Clay is gonna bring Hank. Said he can’t bring the car around because Gemma is here, but he’s gonna put him in the side pouch, leave it open a little bit so Hank can breathe. He’ll be here soon.”

“She has clay wrapped around her little finger.” I laugh, Jax joins me, pulling me closer to him.

“She has Happy wrapped around her little finger. Happy was on the floor with her the other day. We were all trying to figure out why she was on the floor, so he got down there. He made a couple jokes, she laughed, and then she got up and ran. He spent 10 minutes chasing her around. He was smiling, and when he caught her, he tossed her in the air, and then pushed her on the swing. Happy never smiles, it was a fun sight to see.”

“She has everyone wrapped around her little fingers. I can’t believe she got him smiling though.” I smile, taking a bite out of my grilled cheese.

“She convinced Piney that demons are real, so now, she always has to sit on his lap so he can protect her. Hell, Chibs let her sit in his lap and color, the other day, I even caught him coloring, though he will never admit it. These guys all love her, Phil especially. He’s so good with her, it’s hard to believe he was an only child.”

“She’s changed people, Jax. Including your mom.”

“I know! I don’t think I’ve ever seen her as happy as she is when she’s with the kids.” Jax smiles.

“She’s a good grandma, she loves the kids, no matter what. As long as she doesn’t drive high with them in the car, I don’t really have any problems. I’m just glad that Sophia is coming out of her shell, and all these guys have helped her. Jax, she’s a saving grace.”

“Hey!” Clay yells, coming in the backdoor.

“Papa!!!” Sophia yells, running into the kitchen.

“Hey, baby doll. I brought Hank!” Clay yells, swinging her up in his arms.

“Did you remember to leave it open so he can breathe?” Sophia asks.

“Yep! We had a nice ride.” Clay laugh.

“Thank you for bringing him to me, Papa.” Sophia says, wrapping her little arms around his neck. “I love you, and so does Hank.”

“I love you both too.” Clay says, kissing Gemma as she walks in with Abel. I take Abel from her, finishing my grilled cheese.

“Alright, it’s getting late. Papa and I better get going.” Gemma says, brushing Sophia’s hair as she sits in her lap.

“But grandma.” Sophia whines. “I don’t want you guys to go.”

“Baby, I’ll see you in the morning. It’s your first night in the new house. You gotta do that with mommy and daddy.” Gemma smiles, kissing her head.

“Okay. You promise I can see you tomorrow?” Sophia asks.

“Of course, baby.” Gemma sits her on the couch, standing up. “You guys going to be okay if we head home?”

“Yep. Get on home, ma.” Jax says, standing up to hug her.

“We’ll be fine, Gem.” I smile up at her.

“Phia.” Jax says. “Do you want me to come check for monsters?”

“No daddy. I know I’m safe here. Goodnight.” She says, grabbing Hank and walking to her room.

“What just happened?” Jax asks, Gemma is slack jawed, Clay is surprised, and I start crying.

“Jax, you helped her. She used to make you check because she was scared of Darren and that you would leave. You’ve shown her that you won’t leave. She's growing up.” I cry, holding Abel a bit tighter.

“Not my little girl!” Jax cries.

“Oh my gosh.” Gemma cries, tears filling her eyes as she rushes over and hugs Jax.

“Wow.” Clay says. “I didn’t see that coming.”

“Neither did I.” I laugh. “I’m happy she feels safe.”

“Me too.” Jax says. “Now let’s put this little guy to bed and go to bed ourselves.”

“Alright, we need to get home. Goodnight babies, I love you all.” Gemma smiles, kissing me and Abel on the forehead, and hugging Jax again.

“Love you too Gem. Goodnight, Clay.” I smile. They take their leave and Jax and I stand there staring at each other.

“I have to tell the guys tomorrow.” Jax says.

“They are going to be so excited.” I laugh.

“Happy especially. I know you’re taking Phia to Walmart with you tomorrow. Take Phil too, you know they are friends. Bestest friends, according to her.”

“Jax, she could pout and Phil would be right there. It’s almost like they’ve known each ocher in a past life or something.”

“I know.” Jax smiles. “Let’s Get Abel to bed and go to bed ourselves. Ya know, we haven’t christened the bed yet.”

“Jax, you really are a perv.”

“Your perv though.” Jax smirks, wrapping his arms around me.

“God, come on. Let’s go to bed.”

“You want me to ride like 30 minutes to work?” Jax fakes exasperation.

“No of course not. The club just gets shot up a lot and I don’t want to have the kids near that.”

“You’re right. I’ll fix the search parameters and try again.”

“Thanks, baby.”

“I like this one. It’s not too small, a big backyard, close to the school and my parents, and it has that white shit you wanted on the outside.”

“We should set up a time to go look at it.” I say, leaning over his shoulder looking at the ad.

“I’ll call.” Jax replies.

“Thank you.” I reply, going to check on Abel.

“Okay, we can go look this afternoon if you want.” Jax says, closing his phone.

“Great! We are going to have to bring Abel though. Gemma can pick up Sophia.”

“Ma can watch Abel too.”

“I guess you’re right, I just don’t want to leave him alone. Just look how cute he is!” I say, holding him up so his cheek is on mine, and he’s making baby noises.

“It will be easier to check out the house if we aren’t farting around a baby.” Jax laughs, poking Abel’s cheek making him bust out in baby laughter.

“But just look at him!” I exclaim. “Ilove him so much!”

“He’s obviously his dads son. He has you wrapped around his little fingers.”

“Sophia has you wrapped around her little finger. So you have no room to talk.”

“She’s my daughter, she’s supposed to be.”

“And Abel’s my son.” I laugh, before stopping and looking at Jax going to apologize.

“He is, I want him to be at least. I overstepped didn’t I?”

“We could make it official.”

“Get married?”

“That’s not what I meant but I guess that’d make it pretty official, huh?”

“I don’t want you to feel like you have too.”

“Jax, I don’t picture myself with anyone but you. I want to marry you.”

“Here.” He says, slipping me his reaper ring. “I don’t have one right now, I’ll have to get one.”

“Woah, are you asking?” I gasp. “I didn’t mean we had to get married right now!”

“I’m not asking you, I’m telling you.”

“Well I guess I don’t have much of a choice do I?” I smile.

“Nope. You’re stuck with me.”

“I wouldn’t want anything else, Jax. Now let's go look at this house, fiancé.”

“Sure thing, future Mrs Teller.” Jax smiles, pulling me in for a kiss.

“Did we seriously just get engaged?” I laugh, pulling back from the kiss.

“You bet your pretty ass we did.” Jax laugh, smacking my ass.

“I love you.”

“I love you too, darlin’.”

“Sophia is gonna be so happy, Mommy and Daddy are gonna be together forever.”

“I’m all about the fairytale, babe.”

“Jax, look at this bathtub!” I exclaim. “I think 3 of me could fit in it and still have room!”

“That means that we can both fit in it.” Jax laugh, wrapping his arms around my waist and nuzzling my neck.

“I think I like the shower better.” Jax says, pulling away and walking over to the his and hers shower. “This bitch is huge! Shower sex will be amazing in here!”

“Jax!” I exclaim, smacking his arm as the realtor blushes.

“I’ll just leave you two to discuss.” She says, booking it out of the room.

“You scared her away.” I laugh, wrapping my arms around him and kissing his back.

“Do you want an office? A place to work, away from the kids?”

“I’ll for sure need my office. I’m still running a business ya know. Speaking of, I have to go to New York for a few days here soon.”

“I’ll come with you. Ma’s been saying I need to take my vacation days, and that I’m too much like you dad.”

“You can see one of my stores! We can ask her to keep the kids and make an adult trip out of it.”

“Can we have hotel sex?” Jax asks, smirking.

“Baby, we can have all of the hotel sex and office sex and store sex and any other kind of sex we want.”

“Nothing to fancy, like 2 and half, 3 stars.” He says. “Wait, Office? Dressing room?”

“Actually, I have an apartment in New York for when I’m there for work.”

“New York apartment sex?”

“Duh. You can see where Soph grew up, well until we moved to Hershey.”

“You went to New York when you left?”

“Yep, NYU. That’s where I started my business before it expanded all across the world. I have stores in all 50 states, the meeting I have in New York is with a company overseas.”

“You’re expanding? Is that gonna take you away from us?”

“No, Jax. This expansion will help me work from home. I can do the designs, have them preproduced and shipped to Charming, make all final edits, and get it into production. It might help it go faster, actually. I’ve been thinking about opening a store here in Charming too, one that I can make home base. New York offices will always be headquarters though, but I don’t have to be there. That’s why I have managers and appointed editors.”

“Baby, I don’t know what any of that means.”

“Well it means I’m the big boss.”

“But do you have to go to New York all the time?”

“Not all of the time but the trips to New York will happen frequently while I’m working on expanding to other countries.”

“Oh. Well, as long as I can come with you. And if not me then Happy. He wouldn’t let you get hurt.”

“Jax knock it off. I lived in New York for 2 years by myself before I even met Darren. I do not need a babysitter nor do I want one. I will go alone if you can’t come.”

“I’m serious babe. Happy is gonna come with you if I can’t. I don’t want anything I take you from me or the kids.”

“Jackson, this is my work. I worked my ass off for this and I’m not letting you get in the way of it.”

“Happy can fit himself into some small spaces. He was playing hide and seek with Sophia once. He fit into the space between the Bar and the fridge.

“Jax stop. Let’s finish looking at the house. I’m don’t talking about this right now.”

“Alright, let's go see what room Sophia might want.”

“Okay.” I mumble, following behind him, knowing that a fight was going to break out later.

“So what do you guys think?” The realtor asks.

“Jax?”

“I love it!”

“So do I, and so will the kids.”

“Great!” The realtor says. “If you want to make a down payment today, you can move in as soon as next week.”

“Actually, we are going to pay in full.” I say, going into business mode.

“Ari, we didn’t talk about that. We still haven’t sold the other house.”

“We are good financially.” I argue.

“But what are we going to do with two houses? We can’t live in both.”

“Rent it out or sell it or something. Jax I don’t want to bullshit around with waiting and payments. We want the house, and I have the money so we are getting it.”

“When can we move in?” Jax asks the realtor.

“As soon as the paperwork is finished and the check is in.”

“Great, we will fill out the paperwork tonight and get a check from the bank. Thanks for your help.” I say, holding out my hand to shake hers.

“You’re welcome!” She says, shaking my hand.

“We need to talk.” Jax says as we leave.

“About what? Jax, you and I both agreed this was the one. We can sell the other house, make a profit, and invest it in the kids going to college.”

“Yeah, but I’m supposed to be the one paying for a new house.” Jax says.

“Don’t pull that sexist bullshit with me. We both know you wouldn’t be able to afford this house. We are getting the house we want so chill. It’ll be fine baby.”

“I wanted to pay for it, Ari. Please, let me pay for something.”

“Jax, you’ll be helping with bills and your name will be on the house too. Calm down, baby.”

“It was supposed to be our house.”

“It is.”

“Well it seems like you are making all of the decisions.”

“Do you not want to sign the papers, Jax? I want this house, Jax. It’s perfectly perfect. And we can make it our own with the kids. I want this with you.”

“I want the house, I just don’t want you paying the whole bill for it.”

“Do you remember what you used to joke about when we were younger?” I ask, wrapping my arms around him.

“What?” He asks, refusing to hug me back.

“You said you wanted a sugar mama. Well, baby, you got one.” I laugh.

“I was joking. I could never do that to you, darlin’.”

“Just hug me, dammit.” I say, as he wraps his arms around me.

“It’ll be fine. Plus I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to be in our own house where we can have sex wherever we want.” I laugh.

“Oh, you bet your ass we will be christening every room in this house. Minus the kids’ rooms.”

“I’m looking forward to it, baby.” I wink. “Let’s get back to the kiddos and fill out the paperwork. We gotta go to the bank tomorrow and get the check. Sophia might be sad to leave Gemma’s though, she really likes it there.”

“I’ll miss it too, but I think I’m going to like us having a place of our own more. Sophia will love it here.” Jax says, kissing my head.

“I agree. Sophia will love it here. Do you think the guys would be willing to help you pack up the house? I don’t think I can ever step foot in there again.”

“Of course, baby. We can ask them tonight when we announce our engagement.”

“Wait, we are announcing it today?”

“Yep. It’s Sunday baby. You know what that means.”

“Fuck. I forgot about dinner.”

“We go every day, and you forgot about dinner? It’s the only meal you eat.”

“I’ve had a lot on my mind with the business expansion.”

“I get that. Come on, I bet Sophia is wondering where we are.”

“I wanna tell Gemma before we announce it to everyone.”

“Like she’s the queen of England. She knows first.”

“I want to tell her we will be moving out and that we got engaged. She’s like a mother to me and I want her to know first.”

“I know she is, baby. I wish your dad was here, he would be so proud of you.”

“Ugh, don’t bring him up or I will be a bawling mess. We don’t want me to look like I smoked a bunch of weed.”

“A cute bawling mess, that I love very much.”

“I love you too. Speaking of weed though, do you remember when we used to sneak out and get super baked on the roof of the clubhouse?”

“I remember one time my dad caught us, and then asked if he could join.”

“Oh my gosh! I remember that. We were so scared we were in deep shit. I was like 13!”

“You were about to cry and beg him for forgiveness. And he just said as long as I know you’re safe, and you save me some. Just don’t tell your mother I let you.”

“I miss him, Jax. It’s been 10 years, and I think about him every single day. He would have loved Sophia.”

“Me too, baby. But I’m sure he’s proud of us and glad that we ended up together. He used to joke with your dad that we would grow up and get married.”

“My dad hated you, Jax.” I laughed. “That is why he said he would pay me NOT to marry you, anyone but you! Do you remember when he tried to set me up with that Hale kid?”

“Baby, he changed his mind about me by the time he died. He realized even before we did that we would be good together.”

“I wish he could see how far I’ve come. You, Jax, helped me get his far. Sophia and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you.”

“Actually, I think you wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for the dead guy i found in my bed with his pants down, but I’m glad you came back.”

“I’m glad I did too.” I smile.

“We better get back to Gems.” Jax says.

“Yeah. We should get back, eat dinner, and help Sophia pack.” I reply.

“I think we should repaint and decorate before we move in. Get new furniture and the works.” Jax says, holding my hand over the console.

“What color do you want to paint, Jax? Gonna spend your days doing outlaw stuff and your nights painting your house?”

“Yep!” Jax laughs. “I don’t know what color I want the rooms but we for sure gotta paint Phia’s room purple and Abel’s room blue.”

“Abel should get a racecar room, he loves race cars.”

“He’s still too small for the racecar bed, Ari.”

“I didn’t mean the bed. I meant the theme.”

“Okay. The guys can help and I’m sure Gemma will help with furniture. You know how much she loves design.” Jax says.

“Yeah, her and I are going to be busy.”

“She can probably help with the wedding.”

“Baby, let’s worry about getting moved into the house before we start worrying about a wedding. Plus I want a super small ceremony if we have one at all. Just family.”

“Does that include the club?”

“Yes, Jax. They are Sophia’s Uncles. I’ve grown up with the club Jax. Hell, you can even invite OPie. I know you guys made up at Phias party. The club is family.”

“I’m glad, baby. I’m so glad you are okay will all of the club stuff. I don’t know if I could take being pulled between you and the club.”

“I don’t have another choice but to be okay with the club stuff, Jax. I love you, no matter what you do.”

“Still. I love you.”

“Love you too.” I smile, pecking him on the cheek.

“Let’s get some food in your belly.” Jax says, laughing as my stomach growls.

“Thank god!” I laugh.

“If you would eat more than once a day, I bet you’d be fine.”

“Hey, gotta watch this figure. I’m already pudgy.”

“I like it.”

“I don’t. Plus now I’m not working out and jogging as much as I was in Hershey and I’m putting on the weight. I don’t wanna be fat when you look like that, Jax.” I sigh, crossing my arms.

“There’s a gym, I can have Rat go with you if you want to work out. I like you, babe, all of you.”

“JAX! I can do things on my own!”

“The club has a lot of enemies, excuse me for wanting to keep my wife around!”

“Lyla and I can go together. We don’t need babysitters.”

“That could work.”

“It’s going to work. I’m not signing up for being followed constantly, Jax. I need space of my own.”

“Half Sac was shitty at that. He waved at Piney one time. He wasn’t even supposed to get caught. I know you need space, I just don’t want you to be alone right now. I’m sorry, it won’t be forever.”

“Jax, it’ll always be like this. I need my freedom.”

“Girl time, right?”

“Yes! And adult time, I gotta get back to work I’m going crazy sitting around doing nothing.”

“So, what do girls talk about? Sex? Makeup?”

“Sex. Periods. Babies. Kids. Wine. You name it and we talk about.”

“One time, I heard Ma talking to one of her friends about blending out eyeshadow. What does that even mean?”

“It’s harder than it sounds. It’s just making a Smokey eye like I have on.”

“It can’t be that hard. You just rub the brush back and forth, right? That’s what takes you 45 minutes every morning?”

“Don’t talk about crap you don’t know, Jackson. It’s hard to make myself pretty.”

“I think you’re beautiful without the makeup. Like right when I wake up, and youre next to me, sleeping. It makes me happy.”

“Well, thanks, baby, but I think I’d scare the kids with the bags and dark circles under my eyes.” I laugh.

“You don’t scare me. So what kind of sex do you guys talk about?”

“We compare, talk about positions, new things we try in the bedroom, and stuff like that.” I laugh.

“Do you guys have naked pillow fights?” Jax laughs.

“Oh yeah baby, especially when you’re gone.”

“Damn. Maybe one of these days I should stick around.”

“Hmmm I don’t know. I quite enjoy my naked pillow fights with my girlfriends.”

“Lylas a porn star, she does girl on girl. Bet she’d be fun to have a pillow fight with.” Jax laughs, pulling me closer to him once we are out of the car.

“How do you know that she would? Maybe she and OPie have naked pillow fights.”

“Well, I’m sure Opie wouldn’t mind you having a naked pillow fight with his extremely hot girlfriend.”

“I wouldn’t mind having a pillow fight with Opies extremely hot girlfriend either.” I laugh at the shocked expression on Jax’s face. “I always did want to experiment with girls. Never got the chance seeing as how I had Sophia, didn’t get the real college experimentation.”

“Oh, baby, we can make it happen.” Jax sighs, adjusting himself in his pants.

“Really?!”

“The thought of you with another girl turns me on.”

“Then maybe I should call Kelsey. She swings both ways. I bet she’d love to have a naked pillow fight.”

“Threesome?”

“I’m sure we could work something out.” I laugh.

“Eeeeeeehehhehhehheheeeeeee” Jax squeals like a child.

“Don’t get too excited, she hasn’t said yes. Plus who knows if she’d wanna participate with you there.”

“What do you mean?”

“I mean I don’t know if she’d be down for a threesome. She tends to swing more on the female side.”

“I know a girl.” Jax says, thinking about it.

“Oh god, who? Is she pretty?”

“She is pretty, but not my type. She is definitely not into men.”

“Wait. Are you wanting to watch me have sex with a girl? Not a threesome?” I ask, confused.

“Baby I’m up for whatever but watching you with another chick would be hot as fuck.” Jax responds.

“You really are a perv.” I laugh.

“So you don’t want to?” Jax asks, disappointment evident.

“I never said that.” I laugh, walking away from him and into the house.

“Hey Gem!” I smile, walking into the kitchen.

“Hey, baby, did y’all like the house?” Gemma asks, stirring the food on the stove.

“Loved it! Actually we decided to buy it.” I smiles.

“That’s awesome baby!” Gemma smiles, taking a moment to pull me into a hug.

“Jax and I have some new to tell you.”

“What’s that?” Gemma asks, going back to stirring the food.

“We are engaged!” Jax exclaims.

“What!?” Gemma yells, turning around to look at us, huge smile on her face.

“Yeah, happened this morning. We wanted to tell you before we told everyone else.”

“I’m so happy for you guys! Y’all are going to make the best husband and wife. JT and your daddy called it, Ari. I used to tell them that Ari wouldn’t get mixed up with the likes of you but I was wrong and gladly so.”

“My daddy always did know what was best for me, whether I wanted to admit it or not. But if I remember correctly he hated Jax. When did he say that?”

“The day he died. Said if his daughter was gonna be with any club member, it should be his best friends son. He also wanted me to give you something.” Gemma said, walking over to a locked cabinet and pulling out a small box. “He bought it for your mother, but then she started using again. Said if anything happened to him, he wanted whoever was asking you to marry them to have it to ask you with. It was your grandmothers ring. I would have given it to Jackson if he told me anything about asking you.”

“I didn’t know it was gonna happen, Ma.” He says, and looks down at the ring in the box.

“I kind of asked him in a way. We were talking about me making Abel officially mine and marriage came up and it just happened.”

“Your grandma had great taste, babe.” Jax says, picking the ring up out of the box and grabbing my hand before getting .

“Jax, are you-” He cut me off.

“Ariana Elizabeth Wilson will you make the happiest biker in the whole world and marry me?”

“Of course, baby!” I scream, pulling him up for a kiss.

“Mommy! Why are you screaming in the house, that’s for outside.” Sophia says, coming into the kitchen with Clay trailing behind her, trying to catch his breath.

“Daddy and mommy are getting married!” Jax yells, swinging Sophia up and into a hug.

“Like Tommy and I did?” Sophia asks.

“Kind of, but more official.” Jax responds.

“Tommy and I are official daddy.”

“Nope, it’s not on paper.” Jax says

“I write his last name on my papers daddy. It’s official.”

“You do? Is it gonna be official forever?”

“Yep! My name is Sophia Alvarez now.” She mispronounces Alvarez. “I can’t quite say his last name yet though.”

“Jax isn’t that adorable!” I squeal.

“I don’t like it. He better not hurt you.”

“Daddy we are 6. He isn’t going to hurt me. We play on the playground together and he always lets me play with him and his friends.”

“Okay, baby.” I smile, pinching Jax’s side to make him stay quiet. “Right, Jax?”

“Yeah.” He sighs.

“Can I be the flower girl?” Sophia asks.

“Wouldn’t have it any other way baby.” Jax replies kissing her forehead.

“What about Abel?” Sophia asks.

“He’s going to carry the rings.” I reply.

“Can I hold his hand?”

“Yep!” Jax smiles. “Alright you go play with Kenny, Ellie, and Lylas son.”

“Okay, Daddy! Mommy your ring is pretty.” She smiles, running off to play with the other kids.

“Y’all are gettin’ hitched?” Clay asks, walking over to us.

“Yep, as of this morning.”

“About damn time, son.” Clay laughs, slapping Jax on the back before pulling him in for a hug.

“Did you know my dad, Clay?”

“Sure did. Not for as long as Gemma or JT though. We were both part of the original 9 but I didn’t grow up with him like Gemma and JT. But I do know he’d be happy as hell right now. Him and JT used to joke about you two all the time, once you got older though of course.”

“So I’ve heard.” I smile, hugging him. “Will you tell me about him? From what you remember? I only got the dad side of him not the person side. I wanna know who he was.”

“Anything and everything.”

“Thanks, Clay.” I smile, hugging him again.

“Dinner is finished.” Gemma says, breaking some of the sadness in the room. “Ari, you and Jax go set the table.”

“Sure thing, Gem.” I smile, pulling Jax out of the room with me. I start putting the plates out on the table while Jax goes behind me with silverware.

“This is so domestic.” Jax laugh, reaching out for me once the silverware are on the table.

“Who knows, maybe one day we will be hosting Sunday dinner at our house.” I smile, wrapping my arms around his neck, the ring catching the light causing me to smile. He picks me up by the back of my thighs, pulling me into a kiss.

“I hope we do.” Jax murmurs against my lips, hugging my body tighter to him, I wrap my legs around his hips.

“I’m sure we will.”

“Hey! Break it up in here!” Bobby yell, coming into the room.

“Bro, I’m allowed to kiss my fiancé if I want to.” Jax laughs, shoving his face in my neck making me giggle.

“Fiancé?” Bobby asks, smile spreading across his face.

“Yep! It happened kind of fast this morning but we decided to get married.” I smile, still clinging to Jax. “Put me down.”

“I don’t wanna.” Jax whines. I laugh when he puts me down.

“I’m happy for ya Jackie boy! You too lass.” Chibs says, pulling us both into a hug, followed by Bobby, Tig, Juice, Happy, Kozik, and Opie.

“I’m happy for ya brother.” Opie says, reaching out to shake his hand. Jax smacks his hand and pulls him into a hug instead.

“Thanks, brother.” Jax says.

“This is so exciting!” Lyla squeals, wrapping her arms around.

“I’m so excited!” I exclaim, hugging her just as tight.

“I think this calls for the good stuff!” Clay says, walking into the room carrying shot glasses and a bottle of bourbon. He sets them on the table before heading back to get the rest of the shot glasses and grabbing Gemma.

“To the happy couple!” Clay exclaims, raising his shot glass and clinking it with the rest.

“I’m so happy for you guys, baby.” Gemma smiles taking her shot. “Now, who’s hungry? Party at the clubhouse to celebrate after dinner?” Gemma suggests.

“Hell yeah!” Everyone exclaims.

“I say we take shots!” Lyla yells over the music.

“I shouldn’t. The last time I drank, Jax and I fought. I don’t want a repeat.”

“We are celebrating. I’m sure Jax won’t mind. Why don’t we ask him? He’s taking shots right now.” Lyla says, pointing over my shoulder.

“Well, fuck. Let’s get Gemma and get some shots going!” I exclaim.

“YESSS!” Lyla exclaims running off while I make my way over to Jax.

“Hey, baby. We going to crash here tonight? Phil offered to stay with the kids all night.” I say, as he pulls me in between his legs.

“Hell yeah! Take some shots with us?” He asks, brushing my hair out of my face.

“Actually, I’m going to do shots with Gemma and Lyla.”

“Take one with us first, right guys?” Jax asks, looking toward the guys.

“Fuck yeah!” The guys yell, Half Sac pouring the shots.

“To Ari and Jax!” Chibs yells, clinking his glass with ours before we all down the shots.

“Let’s smoke a J.” Jax laughs, standing up and dragging me with him.

“I’ll be back in a few!” I yell to Lyla as I pass her and Gemma. “Jax wants to smoke.”

“I’m having a hard time.” Jax whines, trying to roll the joint.

“Let me do it.” I laugh, taking over. “Here, you can light it.”

“I love you. You’re the bestest.” He says, reaching out to put his hand on my thigh.

“How many shots did you take?”

“I lost count, but this is where you say I love you too.”

“I love you too, Jax.” I laugh, taking a hit.

“Hey, Ari, guess what.”

“What baby?” I ask, smiling at him.

“You’re my favoritest person in the whole entire world.”

“And you are mine, drunky.” I laugh, puffing on the joint.

“I’m not drunky, but I think you’re really really pretty. If you weren’t engaged, I’d totally bang you.”

“I’m engaged… to you, silly.”

“No way! I get to bang you later?!”

“Hell yeah, baby.” I giggle, the weed making me laugh more than necessary.

“Let’s go back to our friends before they get drunk without us.” Jax says, taking the last hit of the joint and putting it out.

“Lead the way, baby.” I smile, smacking his ass for once.

“Hey, I’m an engaged man.”

“I know and that ass is all mine.” I giggle.

“Really?! Because later, I’m gonna totally bang you.”

“Mmmhmm.”

“You’re so pretty, and I love you. Am I allowed to say that, you’re engaged.”

“I love you too. Now, go back to your boys while I go hang with the girls.”

“Okay!” He runs over to the guys. “Guess what guys, I’m engaged to the prettiest girl ever!”

“He is gone!” I laugh, joining Gemma and Lyla at table, pouring myself a shot before downing it.

“Beyond gone, sweetheart.” Gemma says.

“Let’s join him in oblivion!” I laugh, pouring us all shots.

“Aye.” They yell, downing their shots.

“So, did y’all try that position I told ya about?” Lyla asks.

“No, we had a quicky the other day, but nothing much since then. What if our sexual life is dull?”

“Oh it’s for sure not, Gemma told me about the clubhouse fiasco.”

“That was only because he pissed me off. I never meant to lose the key. But, we have been talking about a threesome.” I laugh, taking another shot. The weed making me more open and the booze starting to hit.

“Jax agreed to a threesome?” Lyla asks. “He got mad at Rat for looking at you for too long the other day.”

“With another girl. But if I had my choice it would be with him and Juice. Juice is hot.”

“I know right. Something about a Mohawk and head tats just gets me sometimes.” Lyla says, Juice walking by, stops and smirks.

“Why thanks ladies! Appreciate the complements.” Juice laugh, pecking me on the head.

“What I was getting at was, there is no way a threesome would work, if Jax won’t let one guy stare at you, how's he gonna react to you having sex with someone else? Female or otherwise.” Lyla finishes once Juice walks away.

“He apparently finds the idea of me with another girl hot. I joked about you and I having a naked pillow fight and he nearly lost it.” I laugh.

“Jax has always been into girl on girl.” Gemma laughs, pouring us all more shots.

“I got that. I just don’t know how I feel about the whole thing. Like don’t get me wrong, I love Kelsey, but what if things happen? What if she’s a better fuck? I mean she’s smaller, and not as chubby, and has these fake DDs, so Jax might be more into that.

“Now that’s just crazy talk. That boy is crazy about you.” Gemma says, pouring me another shot.

“Gemma, think about it. How many times have I ever actually been WANTED like that, by a guy, that wasn’t Jax. A part of me feels like he’s only doing this because of Sophia.”

“Hey, you know Jax wants you, hell, he tells you everyday. Even if Sophia wasn’t in the picture, that boy would still be crazy about you.” Gemma smiles. “You need more shots, and we need to talk about something else.”

“Agreed!” I laugh, taking the offered shot.

“So, threesome. Have you ever been with a girl?”

“Nope. I didn’t get the chance to experiment in college since I had Soph.” I giggle, pouring us all another shot.

“Well if you need some pointers I’m down to help. I do girl on girl porn.” Lyla laughs, taking another shot.

“Yes! That would be so helpful!” I exclaim.

“What would baby?” Jax asks, stumbling over to us, joint in one hand, and a bottle of tequila in the other hand.

“Give me a hit.” I respond, puffing on the joint he put to my mouth. “Lyla is going to give me some tips for being with a girl.”

“Ohhhhh like the threesome!” Jax laugh, making me stand up and then sliding into the chair and pulling me back on his lap.

“Yep.” I reply popping the P, snuggling into him.

“And what kind of tips are you giving, Lyla?” Jax asks, smirk on his face.

“None yet, you walked over here before I could.”

“Jax, go back with guys so we can have some girl time.” Gemma says, pouring more shots.

“Noooooooooo!” Jax whines. “I wanna be with Ari.” Jax says, nuzzling my neck.

“Jax. We wanna have girl talk.” I laugh, reaching back and wrapping my fingers in his hair.

“You had time to girl talk. You can girl talk tomorrow when you get your nails done. Right now I wanna be with the prettiest girls my eyes have ever seen.”

“Oh smooth!” I laugh, Gemma and Lyla joining.

“Fine but you have to do shots with us.” Lyla laughs, pouring him another shot.

“And share that joint.” Gemma adds.

“For sure. Hey! Half Sac! Roll us another couple joints!” Jax yells over his shoulder.

“He’s not prospecting anymore Jax, you do it.”

“Yeah but he’s the best joint roller here. Even better than Juice, and Juice owns a fucking dispensary.”

“Juicey!!!!!!” I shout over Jax’s shoulder. “Jax is talking shit about how you can’t roll!”

“Hey, you little shit! Your wife thinks I’m hot!” Juice yells back.

“I do though.”

“I feel so betrayed.” Jax laugh, putting his hand over his chest.

“I’d bang him.”

“I’d bang him too, right Juicey?” Jax yells, laughing his ass off, the weed obviously in full effect.

“Threesome!” Juice yells back.

“FUCK YES!” I yell.

“We could do it right now!” Jax says, shouting a little bit louder than needed.

“You are so drunk!” I laugh, taking another shot.

“Bedroom?” Jax asks.

“Nah baby, let’s keep drinking. Juicey! Come join us, bring the joints.”

“Coming!” Juice yells, grabbing the joints and a bottle of bourbon and making his way over to us. Squeezing in between Jax, Lyla, and I.

“Light ‘em up!” I squeal, moving off of Jax’s lap and into Lylas. “We will share a joint.” I laugh, putting my arms around Lyla, while she wraps hers around me.

“Hey! Don’t leave me!” Jax exclaims.

“Here ya go.” Juice smiles, handing me the joint.

“What’s goin’ on over here?” Opie asks, walking over to Lyla and I.

“We are cuddling and sharing a joint, Ope.” Lyla laughs, snuggling closer.

“Ope, you can have my seat, I’m going to go find Clay.” Gemma says, standing up.

“Noooo! Don’t leave us Gem!” I yell, reaching out to her.

“I’ll be back, baby.” Gemma laughs.

“Fine!” I pout, cuddling more into Lyla.

“Ya know, I wanted to cuddle you, but watching you and Lyla cuddle is way hotter.” Jax laughs, fist bumping with Opie. “We both have got Old Ladies.”

“You really are drunk, Jax. Why don’t you two cuddle, Jax can be the bottom.”

“Nah, I think we will just watch you two.” Jax laughs.

“Come on Jax, get in on the cuddle action. Cuddle Juice, he’s always warm. Sophia fell asleep on him once, and when she woke up she asked where the warmth went.”

“I can vouch for that.” Lyla says. “That’s why he gives the best hugs.”

“Wait, you cuddled Juice?” Opie asks, laughing.

“I also cuddled with the prospect once, Ope. I can only do so much when you’re gone.” Lyla says.

“Rude!” Opie yells.

“Truth!” Lyla yells back

“Not in my ear!” I yell back at her.

“You are a child sometimes.” Lyla says.

“Takes one to know one.” I say back to her in a sing-song voice, wiggling around, trying to get comfortable.

“Hey, stop wiggling.” Lyla laughs.

“You love it!” I laugh.

“I think Jax does too.” Lyla whispers and laughs.

“He for sure does. He likes me wiggling on you.”

“I bet he’d hate it if you wiggled your ass on Juice.”

“Whatcha girls talking about over there?” Jax asks.

“Nothing!” I giggle.

“I feel left out of all the cuddle action.” Juice says.

“I’ll cuddle you!” I say, moving off Lylas lap and onto Juices, Lyla moving to Opie.

“Cuddle train!” Juice says, once I sit down.

“Yes!!!” I laugh, taking a drag of the joint Juice offers me.

“Now I feel left out.” Jax whines, taking a drag of the joint before pouring us all shots.

“We should move to the couches! Then I can cuddle both of you!” I yell, jumping off of Juice and pulling Jax up.

“Yes!” Jax yells, throwing me over his shoulder and running toward the couches.

“Don’t drop me!” I yell, reaching down and smacking his ass.

“I won’t! Guys, can we have the couch?” Jax asks Chibs, Tig, and Bobby.

“Sure thing, VP.” Tig laughs, pushing the croweater off of his lap.

“Thank, guys!” I laugh, Jax dropping me on the couch, plopping down next to me, Juice dropping into the spot on the other side of me.

“Pass the joint.” I laugh, holding my hand out.

“Here ya go, doll.” Juice smiles, passing it to me. I take a puff before passing it onto Jax.

“Thanks, darlin’.” Jax smiles, taking a puff and passing it on to Opie who is sitting with Lyla in the chair beside us. Jax wraps his arm around me, pulling me into his side.

“Juice, scoot closer, get in on this cuddle action!” I squeal, reaching my arms out for him.

“Okay!” Juice laughs, cuddling himself into me.

“Guys! I’m a J sandwich. Jax, Juice. Or Juan, whichever.” I laugh.

“You are!” Jax laughs.

“Lyla was right, Juice is warm!” I say, leaning more into him.

“Hey! Don’t leave me. I’m warm too!” Jax pouts.

“Fine we just have to get closer.” I pull Juice even closer to me and cuddle further into Jax.

“I love you guys!” Jax exclaims, nuzzling his face into my neck, leaving small bites.

“Jax! Stop biting me.” I laugh.

“No! You said that we are engaged, I want everyone to know you’re mine.”

“Okay, but don’t bite too hard.” I laugh, exposing my neck to him.

“I love you, Ari.” Jax mumbles, resting his forehead on my shoulder and falling asleep.

“I love you too, Jaxy.” I respond, reaching back to wrap my fingers in his hair, rubbing his scalp lightly.

“Is he asleep?” Opie asks.

“Yep, he’s drooling on me, can you guys help me get him to bed?”

“Yeah sure thing, Ari.” Juice responds, pulling away from me and standing up.

“Thanks guys.” I say, standing up.

“Jax, come on man, let’s get you to bed.” Opie says, pushing on his shoulder.

“No!” Jax whines. Opie grabs his arms, pulling.

“Ari’s going to bed. Don’t you want to be with your fiancé?” Opie asks.

“Yes! I want to bang my fiancé!” Jax laughs, letting Opie pull him up.

“Then let’s get you to bed.” Juice says, putting one of Jax’s arms over his shoulder, Opie doing the same.

“Weeeeee!” Jax yells, falling face first on the bed.

“He is SO gone! He’s gonna have a massive headache tomorrow. That’s not gonna swing with the amount of energy Sophia has.” I say to Opie and Juice as they leave the room laughing. I start getting myself ready for bed before tugging off Jax’s shoes and jeans

“Let’s have sex!” Jax squeals, pulling me closer to him.

“Not when you’re shitfaced.”

“Baby that’s when it’s best.” Jax slurs.

“You need sleep, you’re going to be chasing around a 6 year old all day tomorrow.”

“I need my fiancé.” Jax says, moving to take off his boxers, succeeding.

“You gonna take your shirt off too? It’d be kind of awkward if you didn’t, seeing as you’re naked otherwise.”

“Yes!” Jax laughs, pulling the shirt over his head.

“Baby, you aren’t hard.” I laugh.

“Give it a minute. Come here!” Jax laughs, pulling me to him and kissing me.

“Jax!” I moan, pulling him closer to me.

“Ari! I really want to bang you, but I don't want to hurt you.”

“Baby, you aren’t even hard. I don’t think it’s going to happen tonight.” I say, brushing my hand over his still flaccid cock.

“Fuck! Buddy why are you deceiving me!” He yells, looking at his penis.

“Probably because you had too much to drink and smoke. Now put your boxers back on, and we can fuck in the morning.”

“This never happens!” Jax whines.

“You did come quick that one time.”

“Shut up! I never even got to make that up to you.” Jax whines, running his hands over my ass.

“We have the rest of our lives baby. Now get some sleep.”

“But-“

“Sleep, Jax!” I laugh, pulling him into me on the bed.

“Fine!” Jax sighs. “I love you.”

“I love you too.”